How to Wash Feather Pillows Clean

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By chrisilee
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Feather Pillow

Washing feather or down pillows is possible. Don't believe feather pillows can't be cleaned. Your feather pillows can look and smell fresh again!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

First you will need to check the seams of your feather or down pillows for any tears or weakness. These will need to be repaired before washing.
Step 2

Place the feather pillow into a pillowcase. The type that zips shut will work nicely.
Step 3

It is best to wash 2 feather or down pillows at a time. This will ensure that your load in the washing machine is well balanced. If you are not washing 2, throw in a few towels to balance the load.
Step 4

Start filling your washing machine with warm water and laundry detergent. Any liquid detergent will work well, just use a little less than usual. Mix well as it is filling. Set the washing machine to the gentle cycle.
Step 5

Push the feather or down pillows into the water until they are completely saturated.
Step 6

Start the washing machine and about halfway through, turn the pillows over for even cleaning. Running them through an extra rinse cycle is a good way of ensuring that all detergent is out. Also, an extra spin cycle will cut drying time.
Step 7

To dry, place the pillows into your dryer along with the clean tennis shoe. The tennis shoe will fluff the feather pillows back into shape. Check pillows every 15 - 20 minutes, and gently fluff. Drying time could be as long as 2 hours, depending on the size of the pillows.

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